Freddie Mac reports that mortgage rates reached levels last seen in December 2000, as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 12 basis points week-over-week and low supply continues to create affordability challenges for prospective buyers.
Read More »Purchase Mortgage Apps Down 27% YoY
As mortgage rates advanced upward to levels last seen 20 years ago, the MBA reports overall application volume slipping yet again after a quick one-week rebound.
Read More »Fed Pauses Rate Hike, Mortgage Rates Follow Suit
Mortgage rates gained just one basis point week-over-week according to Freddie Mac, marking the sixth consecutive week that the 30-year rate exceeded the 7% mark, pushing down home builder sentiment nationwide.
Read More »Purchase Apps for Conventional and FHA Mortgages on the Rise
Despite mortgage rates hitting the highest levels seen in a month, the MBA reports a week-over-week rise in overall mortgage application volume, led by renewed interest in FHA and conventional purchase apps.
Read More »The Critical Role of Stable Mortgage Rates
In a new blog post, First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming explains that " “mortgage rate stability, even if the stabilization occurs at a higher level, is the key to a housing recovery.”
Read More »Economic Strength Keeping Mortgage Rates Above 7% Mark
As challenges persist for first-time homebuyers, mortgage rates trended upward yet again, rising six basis points week-over-week and remaining above the 7% mark for the fifth straight week.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Top 7% for Fourth Straight Week
“The housing market appears to be stuck heading into autumn, with sales activity likely to stay stagnant until housing inventory increases, and mortgage rates decline to more affordable levels,” said MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit. Click through to read more on this week's mortgage rates.
Read More »Overall Mortgage App Volume Falls to 27-Year Low
Despite a slight dip in mortgage rates, the MBA reports that mortgage application volume has fallen to lows last reported in December 1996, as rates and housing inventory continue to serve as major barriers to entry into the housing market.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Fall After Reaching Two-Decade High
After the fixed-rate mortgage hit levels recorded 21 years ago, Freddie Mac reported a five-basis point week-over-week slip in rates, and despite continued high rates, the nation’s short supply is keeping house prices steady.
Read More »Mortgage App Volume Rises for First Time in Five Weeks
Despite fixed-rate mortgages moving upward to levels last recorded in December 2000, the MBA reports both purchase and refi apps rose week-over-week, the first such increase in over a month.
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